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Glossary A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z Ball and Claw Foot: Carved Leg Banding: Inlay or Marquetry that produces a color or grain contrast along the perimeter of a surface. Beech - A durable, medium hardwood with light, nondescript grain patterns; ideal for stained and painted finishes. Bergere: A French (Louis XIV and XV) occasional armchair with upholstered back, sides and seat cushion. Bleaching - A method of lightening the overall color of the wood. Bombé: frequent in Louis XV case furniture. Borne: French sofa, either round or oval, with a pillar in the center, and seating all the way around. Boulle: Brass and marquetry Buffet: A piece of furniture comprising a number of drawers or shelves Burl: The wood cut from an overgrown knot or outgrowth, often used decoratively in veneer. Butt Joint: Wood joined together at flat edges. Bureau: desk. Bureau-plat: French writing table with a flat top and drawers. A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
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